Bonbonniere Tulum

Location:Tulum, Mexico

Capacity:800

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The only nightclub-proper on Tulum’s hotel strip, Bonbonniere neighbours beach bars, restaurants, and accommodations, with spectacular cenotes and lush tropical jungle close by. So on busy nights, entry is dependent on getting to this 800-capacity spot early. Split into terrace, speakeasy, VIP and main dancefloor, Caribbean skies can be brought into the building via a retractable roof, and the overall design was conceived by architect Filipao Nunes, who prioritised minimal environmental impact. Meanwhile, the finely tuned Funktion-One keeps audiophiles happy during sets from Maceo Plex, Jamie

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MUZE

Location:Nairobi, Kenya

Capacity:1,500

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It’s testament to the quality of MUZE that it broke into the Top 100 Clubs in 2021 as a 400-person venue — a tough feat amongst superclubs that hold thousands — and has remained in the chart ever since. But an even greater sign of its achievement is what’s just happened. “We’ve upgraded from a 400-capacity venue to a 1,500-capacity venue with three rooms due to the growth of the scene and our brand,” enthuses co-founder and CEO, Willie Gichora. The new MUZE — complete with quadraphonic Funktion-One system, Chauvet lights and screens — opened in March with a takeover by Anjunadeep, followed by a Joyce Muniz gig, and the debut Africa show from NY Afro-house party DESC